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I have restored several old boxes and almost always make the effort to completely disassemble them. To replace the rivets I would use the old fashioned kind with a rivet setter and anvil. This way you can be sure not to do them too tightly. I have never used paint strippers because I hate the...

I had a bunch of those older ratchets. It's interesting to see the subtle differences in the designs back then, like the lever and the socket retaining ball. Some have hanging holes in the end, others dont. Yes, it is always great to reach into your box and pull out an old ratchet from a...

Perfect, thanks snapmom! This is gonna take a little while to fill but that's the fun of it.:thumbup:

Pics would be great. Although the auction said "vintage" it's obviously not. Looked like a good candidate for a little sand blast and a quality paint job. Then I can work on filling it. I actually thought it was 3/8 drive but 1/4 is even better because I have more of the tools already.:beer:

This might help more...top view

I picked up a box just like this off auction... http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=930&group_ID=51&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog I'm not sure if this is a newer style Ferret type box. Does anyone have any pics of what was originally in it new? Looks like by the...

:lol_hitti nope. $10 more would have had it. I took it to work today and stored it away in my box for my own personal collection. The enviroment is good there as far as temperature changes and humidity are concerned so I know it will stay in great condition for many years to come. I have a...

grrrrrrrrrrrrr... http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr85/johnnyg1973/plomb.jpg http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr85/johnnyg1973/williams014.jpg

Plomb 9/32 drive breaker bar, extension, and 7/16 12pt socket - $15 shipped This older Snap on socket & ratchet set is ending this evening. item # 270303619616 The tin has been restored:thumbup:

Yep, I got enough vintage sockets with the hole in the side to fill a tool box:bounce:. I never use them with the pin lock design though because of the pain in getting them on and off. Why were these made? Was my dealer right in saying these are manufactured for military use? And what years...

We have been through 3 Snap on dealers in the last 5 years where I work. They are awsome for the first month or two, then they get stingy and very difficult to work with. Hard to warranty anything. Although I like Snap on tools better, I have found the warranty and service our Cornwell dealer...

I have several of these older ratchets and extensions that have a round shaft instead of a ball to retain the socket or whatever. I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about. I was told by my snappy dealer that anything with those was manufactured for military use. Is this true? What...

Cutting off sockets to make semi deep ones??? That's something I have never thought of...or needed to do...guess that answers my question as to if I need any.:thumbup: I want to add to that though. Not all sockets can be cut off to make semi deep ones. Craftsman sockets can because the hex...

Seen in this months Cornwell flier that they are now beginning to offer some mid-length socket sets to compete with Snap Ons semi deep sockets. These could be a less expensive alternative for anyone looking for these. How many of you guys have them (either snappys or cornwells) and how often do...

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Seen in this months Cornwell flier that they are now beginning to offer some mid-length socket sets to compete with Snap Ons semi deep sockets. These could be a less expensive alternative for anyone looking for these. How many of you guys have them (either snappys or cornwells) and how often...

I don't see the harm either. When I posted my link last night for the vintage set, I stated that I felt many here would be interested. I stated that because of the nature of what I was selling.

Yep, that's the one. When I first got it I was amazed at how new the tools looked and the tin looked like hell. I posted some pics on another part of this forum and asked opinions about restoring the tin. That was weeks ago. I removed the black handledsocket driver because it could not have...

The reserve is less than half of a new set retail. It may be kinda high but I do like this set...I may not need it but I like it.

Well Elroy, the tin itself was very scratched up and had much of the original paint missing. I personally, lightly sandblasted the tin and had it professionally painted by a friend. He took chips of paint from it before I blasted it and looked at pics from old Snap On boxes to match the color...